STEVEN GOULD is the author of "Jumper," "Wildside," "Helm," "Blind Waves," "Reflex," and "Jumper: Griffin's Story," as well as many short stories. He is the recipient of the Hal Clement Young Adult Award for Science Fiction and has been nominated for both the Hugo and the Nebula Awards. Gould lives in New Mexico with his wife, writer Laura J. Mixon, and their two daughters.
"Jumper" [is] one of those rare books that can be read as a YA or a
book for adults; like "Ender's Game" or vintage Heinlein. "Cory
Doctorow" "Reflex "is a fun, fast-paced novel You don't need to
have read "Jumper" to enjoy the new novel, but all three of the
books mentioned here are highly recommended. "Charles de Lint, The
Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction""
""Jumper" [is] one of those rare books that can be read as a YA or
a book for adults; like "Ender's Game" or vintage Heinlein."--Cory
Doctorow
""Reflex "is a fun, fast-paced novel... You don't need to have read
"Jumper" to enjoy the new novel, but all three of the books
mentioned here are highly recommended."--Charles de Lint, "The
Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction"
Since childhood, Cent has lived off the grid with her parents in an isolated Yukon cabin. Cent's parents are both "jumpers," whose abilities to teleport have made them a target of governments and other organizations wanting to exploit them. Now a teenager, Cent wants to experience normal high school life. When an emergency situation triggers her first "jump," her parents reluctantly agree but decide they will all keep a low profile. But circumstances-and Cent's sense of honor-dictate otherwise, and the family finds itself back on the radar. Gould re-enters the world of his Jumper series (Jumper; Jumper: Griffin's Story; Reflex), following the first jumpers and their daughter as they confront a modern world even more complex and morally ambiguous than the one they fled. VERDICT With its teenage protagonist treading a treacherous path through high school, adult and YA fans of both J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels and Orson Scott Card's "Ender" series will enjoy this sf adventure. (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Gr 8 Up-This addition to the series is the first one marketed to young adults. It stands strongly on its own, but will encourage teens to pick up Jumper (1992) and Reflex (2004, both Tor) as well as seek out the 2008 film, Jumper, based on the first book. Sixteen-year-old Cent has spent her life in isolation, hiding from the people who are looking to kidnap and control her father and his ability to jump from place to place via teleportation. Although she has been able to travel the world by "jumping" with her parents, her entire existence is a secret, and she has never been able to go to school or have friends. This all changes when she is caught in an avalanche and suddenly ends up back in her own bedroom. Cent is a jumper, too. No longer able to protect her, her parents allow her to assume a false name, set down roots, and attend school, where she makes friends and finds her first love. But what happens when her identity is discovered and her family is suddenly in grave danger? A great science-fiction story that holds up to classic adult/YA crossovers, this is a must-read for any fans of the genre. With a strong female protagonist, interesting secondary characters, a bit of romance, some humor, and loads of action and adventure, Impulse will keep readers engaged from start to finish.-Sharon McKellar, Oakland Public Library, CA (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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